The first thing you need to know about filing your FAFSA online is that you’re not going anywhere without your 4-digit FAFSA pin number, which serves as your signature. And if you are a dependnet student both you and your parents must obtain separate pin numbers. If you need a pin number you can visit http://www.pin.ed.gov/ to request one.

PIN-related online options:

• Apply for a PIN for the first time or request a duplicate pin
• Check the status of a PIN application
• Request that your PIN be changed if it has been compromised
• Update your PIN e-mail and mailing address
• Re-establish/Disable your PIN

Start Your FAFSA – Financial Aid Application Form

FAFSA PIN numbers are optional. You may submit your FAFSA today without a PIN. You can also sign a printable FAFSA Form and make corrections on your paper Student Aid Report (SAR) without having a FAFSA PIN number(s). That said, having a PIN makes your FAFSA application go much faster. You can expect to receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) in about 3-5 business days.

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